Chapter 23- The Ceremony

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We arrived at the ceremony . I had butterflies in my stomach , my nerves were overwhelming. Everyone gets out of the limo and starts the line up. Lauren helped me out of the limo and helped me fix my dress. Lauren nodded to the person who started the music. I looked to my side to see my dad standing there smiling. I smiled too and watched my bridesmaids walk to down the aisle. 


Then it came to be my turn. I looked at the Luke and saw him smile, he's eyes lit up when I saw him. Along with the music you could hear the waves crashing behind him. It was so soothing and relaxing , and it calmed  my nerves. I looked next to me to see my dad smiling with tears in his eyes. We became to walk down the aisle slowly. When I  looked at my dad and smiled , I whispered, " I will always be your little girl." He smiled and  I kissed his cheek . My dad gave my hand to Luke and kissed my cheek. He went to sit next to my mom. Me and Luke walked to the front and faced each-other. Then the priest came.

( P- priest, A- Aidelinde, L-Luke)

P- Dearly beloved , we are gathered here today, to celebrate the union of Aidelinde and Luke in holy matrimony. We are here, not only to witness the vows and promises you're about to exchange, but also to wish you both the very best life has to offer, in your future together as husband and wife. We come together, not to mark the start of your relationship, but to recognize the bond that already exists between the two of you. Throughout history, what people have found that is essential for a strong and long-lasting relationship is that it be founded on what we call "love". And so here you are today, to say your marriage vows to one another. Mr. Hemmings , please go first.

L- "I believe in you, the person you will grow to be and the couple we will be together.

With my whole heart, I take you as my wife, acknowledging and accepting your faults and strengths, as you do mine.

I promise to be faithful and supportive and to always make our family's love and happiness my priority. I will be yours in plenty and in want, in sickness and in health, in failure and in triumph. I will dream with you, celebrate with you and walk beside you through whatever our lives may bring. You are my person—my love and my life, today and always."

A-"I promise to be your lover, companion and friend,

Your partner in parenthood,
Your ally in conflict,
Your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
Your comrade in adventure,
Your student and your teacher,
Your consolation in disappointment,
Your accomplice in mischief.
This is my sacred vow to you, my equal in all things. All things."

P-With these promises to each other in mind, Mr. Hemmings do you take Miss Walker to be your wife? Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish her for all time?

L- I do ! He smiled brightly.

P-Miss Walker , with your promises to Mr. Hemmings in mind, do you take him to be your husband? Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish him for all time?

A- I do! I smiled brightly.

P-May I have the rings, please? Please place the ring on her finger and repeat after me: Miss Walker , I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you.

L-Miss Walker , I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you.

P-Miss Walker , please place the ring on his finger and repeat after me: Mr. Hemmings , I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you.

A- Mr. Hemmings I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you.

P-Miss Walker and Mr. Hemmings , you have made your marriage vows to one another, witnessed by your friends and relatives. You have sealed your vows with the giving and receiving of these rings. So now, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife and invite you to kiss one another.Please put your hands together". For Mr and Mrs. Hemmings !

We kissed each other while people were clapping. I grabbed my husbands hand to walked down the aisle . We went walked to the venue. Wow, I  can' t believe I  finally married the man of my dreams. And to my surprise there was no Tom or Liz which just put a bigger smile on my face. But you never know they could show up at the reception, but I surely hope not.

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